Wolf Watch

Wolf Watch is St. Francis’s weekly e-newsletter to our parent community that shares announcements for each grade level and updates on school activities and events. Wolf Watch is updated weekly throughout the school year, so check back every Sunday for the latest on St. Francis happenings.

For this week’s news, please select the appropriate section below.

News for the Week of November 13

All School

The Admissions Application Deadline Is One Month Away
Do you have additional children ready to apply to St. Francis? The admissions application deadline is on Thursday, December 15. Students currently enrolled DO NOT need to reapply. They will receive a re-enrollment contract in February.

Important Note: School Snack Guidelines
Parents, please note that healthy and nutritious snacks may be brought from home (at the teacher’s discretion), including water bottles for hydration. However, to protect students with allergies, please do not send anything with nuts or nut butters. Your student’s teacher will contact you regarding any additional food limitations. Snacks allowed vary by grade level and, in order to help maintain a safe classroom environment, may not be shared between students.

SFPO Dads’ Club: Tomorrow's Football Watch Party CANCELED
With all the baseball hoorah in Houston, we changed the date for the SFPO Dads’ Club Football Watch Party hoping for a better turnout, but again it seems that everyone is busy! Instead of holding such a small social event, we are unfortunately going to cancel the football watch party that had been scheduled for tomorrow—Monday, November 14.

Volunteers Needed: Help Us Decorate for the Holidays!
Help us spread some holiday cheer! The St. Francis Parents Organization is looking for parents to help us decorate for the holiday season on Tuesday, November 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please sign up for a shift here.

Notes From Friends of Fine Arts

THANK YOU, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST AUDIENCE!
Happily Ever After! THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Upper School production of Beauty and the Beast! We sincerely hope you enjoyed the show and are proud of our students’ hard work, talent, and ease on the stage. We are so grateful to all the parents and volunteers who helped make the magic happen and whose energy ensured the shows were sold out. Cupcakes With the Characters was also a sold-out sweet hit for our younger students! Congratulations to the whole St. Francis community.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR POINSETTIA PICKUP
Mark your calendar to pick up your poinsettias on Thursday, December 1, from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday, December 2, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. on the Couper Campus. Email Melissa Reeves with questions. We sincerely appreciate you supporting our arts programs with your purchase!

Explore and Extend: Notes About Upcoming Events

WINTER BREAK CAMPS: DECEMBER 19–21
Our winter break camps will be held December 19–21 on both campuses. Registration for these camps will open Tuesday, December 8, at 10:00 a.m. Additional camps may be added before registration opens. Registration is through the Explore and Extend registration link on our website, here.

Christmas Fun Camp (Primary I & II): December 19–21; 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Christmas Make and Take Camp (Grades K–4): December 19–21; 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Winter Basketball Camp (Coed/Grades 2–5): December 19–21; 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Christmas Cookie Spectacular Camp (Grades 3–8): December 19–21; 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Winter Baseball (Grades 4 & 5): December 21 ONLY; 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse (Grades 5-8): December 19–21; 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Winter Defensive Baseball Camp (Grades 6-8): December 19–20; 10:00-11:30 a.m.

NEXT PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT IS DECEMBER 9
Our next Parents’ Night Out is Friday, December 9, for students in grades K–8. This event will be held on our Piney Point Campus from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Join us for dinner, games, crafts, Nerf wars, and more! Cost is $35 per student. Registration is through the Explore and Extend registration link on our website, here.

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING EXPLORE AND EXTEND ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Registration for spring Explore and Extend Enrichment Classes, as well as for School of Music lessons, opens on Tuesday, December 6, at 10:00 a.m. Registration links can be found on our web page, here.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC RECITALS
Our Fall 2022 School of Music recitals will be held on Sunday, December 4, and Sunday, December 11, in our Fine Arts Center on the Piney Point Campus. Students should arrive 20 minutes before their recital time.

Sunday, December 4

1:00 p.m.—Students of Sylvia Ouellette, Marc Garvin, and James Johnson
2:30 p.m.—Students of Dr. Dan Zajicek and Sarah Bouse

Sunday, December 11

1:00 p.m.—Students of Callie Denbigh and Dr. Andrew Nishikawa
2:30 p.m.—Students of Dr. Andrew Nishikawa; please refer to email lists for which time is assigned to your child if studying with Dr. Nishikawa

From the Nurse's Desk: Flu Guide for Parents
Influenza season is upon us. For information about the illness, including tips on how to treat it and how to protect your child from getting it, click here.

Primary School

From the Assistant Divison Head
This week, our Primary II classes continued our annual Step Forward adventure! In helping to prepare the students to step forward to kindergarten, Lower School opened its doors to our Primary II classes for a tour. Students had the opportunity to see the campus they will be a part of next year.

Mr. Walker and Mrs. Peña led our PII students through key areas around the school. They visited the Crum Library for story time with Mrs. Salinas before spending some time in kindergarten. The kindergarten teachers greeted the PII students and opened their visit with a fun game of Four Corners before allowing them to visit each classroom and learn more about what to expect next year as kindergartners. Some of the similarities they noticed during their tour were as follows:

Community times stemming from the Responsive Classroom approach, including morning meetings and closing meetings
Kindergarten Creative Play that allows students to explore engaging activities in different classrooms, which is similar to their current PII Explorations
Bridges in Mathematics in Lower School, including the daily Number Corner activity

After visiting kindergarten, the students had recess on the big playground. They were very excited to share this experience with their friends, and many students made comments like, “I cannot wait to play here every day!” and “This place is so cool!” After recess, it was time to head back to Primary School—but not before the students received a special cookie as a thank-you for visiting the Lower School!

It was great to see our PII students have such a positive experience on the Piney Point Campus. Thank you to Mr. Walker, Mrs. Peña, kindergarten teachers, and Mrs. Salinas for taking such good care of us! We look forward to continuing this tradition as our students transition from Primary School to Lower School.

Also, parents, remember that your Step Forward days are happening this week. This will allow you to hear from the teachers your children will have next year and gain insight into what to expect during the transition. The dates for each parent Step Forward event are as follows:

Pre-Primary to Primary I: Monday, November 14, 10:45 a.m.
Primary I to Primary II: Wednesday, November 16, 10:45 a.m.
Primary II to Kindergarten: Tuesday, November 15, 10:00 am

Best regards,

Ryan Kochel, MEd
Assistant Head of Primary School

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, November 14

Pre-Primary Parent Step Forward to Primary I: 10:45 a.m.
Pre-Primary Lunch on the Lawn: 11:00 a.m.
Open Library: 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, November 15

Chapel: 9:30 a.m.; Primary II parents may attend
Primary II Parent Step Forward to Lower School: 10:00 a.m. on the Piney Point Campus
Primary II Lunch on the Lawn: 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, November 16

Chapel: 9:30 a.m.; Primary I parents may attend
Primary I Parent Step Forward to Primary II: 10:45 a.m.
Primary I Lunch on the Lawn: 11:00 a.m.

Monday, November 21–Friday, November 25

Thanksgiving Break: School closed

Monday, November 28

Open Library: 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, November 29

Chapel: 9:30 a.m.; Primary II parents may attend

Wednesday, November 30

Chapel: 9:30 a.m.; Primary I parents may attend

Monday, December 5

Open Library: 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, December 6

Chapel: 9:30 a.m.; Primary II parents may attend
Explore and Extend Spring Registration Opens

Wednesday, December 7

Chapel: 9:30 a.m.; Primary I parents may attend

Monday, December 12

Primary I Christmas Parties: 1:30 p.m.
Open Library: 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, December 13

PS Lessons and Carols Chapel: No parents in Chapel today

Wednesday, December 14

Chapel: 9:30 a.m.; Primary I parents may attend
Pre-Primary Christmas Parties: 1:45 p.m.

Thursday, December 15

Primary II Nativities and Parties
- Capasso: 9:00–10:00 a.m.
- Owens: 10:00–11:00 a.m.
- Wiener: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Hughes: 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Monday, December 19–Monday, January 2

Christmas Break: School closed

Lower School

From the Second-Grade Teachers
Our Lower School project work looks a little different than the project work that is done in Primary School. Inquiry-based projects in Lower School help students deepen their understanding of concepts through opportunities to actively apply what they have learned across content areas. Starting in second grade, our students shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” and have opportunities to apply learned concepts by completing various projects.

During December, our second-grade students read and engage in research to learn about Christmas holiday traditions around the world. Second graders create posters to share what they have learned with their classmates. Simultaneously, they participate in a Christmas market in math where they use their knowledge of coins and their skills in making change for a dollar to buy and sell items to create Christmas crafts.

In the spring, second graders take an active role in our final project, which integrates math, social studies, reading, and writing. The students study urban, suburban, and rural communities and work collaboratively to build three-dimensional models of a community and start a business within the community. Working as a team, they learn how advertising affects their business, how to work within a set budget, and how to produce and sell goods. They practice counting and making change while buying and selling their self-created items.

Projects like the ones we complete in second grade take place in all Lower School classrooms. Each of these hands-on, integrated projects help students develop skills that prepare them for academic success in future grades. Lower School project work encourages students to utilize higher-level thinking skills in addition to learning valuable lessons in perseverance and teamwork.

Warm regards,

Stephen McCormick, Carla Quine, Karen Shindler, and Juliana Wagner
Second-Grade Teachers

We Need Your Help to Make Grandparents and Grandfriends Days a Success!
We want your children and their grandparents or grandfriends to have an amazing time together on campus! Below are specific and important ways you can help during these three days—November 16, 17, and 18.

Please DO:
- Sign up to volunteer for a shift, using this link.
- Consider dropping off and picking up grandparents or grandfriends, if you think that will be easier for them than valet.
- Make sure your child’s grandparents or grandfriends know the correct session to attend. (Full schedule listed below)
Please DO NOT:
- Plan to attend alongside grandparents and grandfriends. We have specially designed this event for grandparents and grandfriends to have special time with the children.
- Plan to be on campus for those three days unless you are volunteering for the event. With many people coming and going, our Chapel, Fine Arts Center, and parking lots simply cannot accommodate extra guests.
- Enter the carpool line before 2:50 p.m. on those three days. The front entrance will be blocked off until departing traffic can safely disperse through valet.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

FULL SCHEDULE FOR GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDFRIENDS DAYS

Wednesday, November 16
- Middle School (Last Names Beginning With A–K): 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
- Middle School (Last Names Beginning With L–Z): 1:00–2:15 p.m.
Thursday, November 17
- Kindergarten: 8:45–10:30 a.m.
- First Grade: 12:30–2:15 p.m.
Friday, November 18
- Second Grade: 8:45–10:30 a.m.
- Third and Fourth Grades: 12:30–2:15 p.m.

Used Book Drive Starts This Week
The Middle School Library Leaders Club will be sponsoring a book drive benefiting Books Between Kids this week, November 14–18. Students in Lower School and Middle School are asked to bring in lightly used/like-new books to donate. New books are not necessary, but are certainly welcome.

Books will be collected in boxes inside the front doors of Crum Library.
The books will first be used to create a student-designed Christmas tree display, and will then be donated before the winter holidays.
For more information about Books Between Kids, click here.

Thank you in advance for your support of Books Between Kids, as well as of our Middle School Library Leaders Club members and their desire to be people for others!

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, November 14

Chapel for Grades K–4
- 8:20 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary
- Please be advised that there are limited parking spots in front of the school.
LS Photo Makeup Day: 9:00–11:00 a.m.; for students and staff who were absent on the original day ONLY

Tuesday, November 15

Fourth-Grade Art à la Carte: 9:10–10:05 a.m. and 1:20–2:15 p.m.
Kindergarten Art à la Carte: 11:15–11:55 a.m.

Wednesday, November 16

LS Group Admissions Tour: 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Thursday, November 17

Chapel for Grades K–4 Will Be Held in Conjunction With Events Scheduled for Grandparents and Grandfriends Day
Kindergarten Grandparents and Grandfriends Day: 8:45–10:30 a.m.
First-Grade Grandparents and Grandfriends Day: 12:30–2:15 p.m.

Friday, November 18

Second-Grade Grandparents and Grandfriends Day: 8:45–10:30 a.m.
Third- and Fourth-Grade Grandparents and Grandfriends Day: 12:30–2:15 p.m.
LS Trimester 1 Report Cards and Fall Narratives Released at 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 21–Friday, November 25

Thanksgiving Break: School closed

Monday, November 28

Chapel for Grades K–4
- 8:20 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary
- Please be advised that there are limited parking spots in front of the school.
LS St. Nicholas Toy Gathering

Tuesday, November 29

Fourth-Grade ERB Testing: 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 30

Fourth-Grade ERB Testing: 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 1

Fourth-Grade ERB Testing: 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Chapel for Grades K–4
- 8:20 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary
- Please be advised that there are limited parking spots in front of the school.

Friday, December 2

Fourth-Grade ERB Testing: 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
LS St. Nicholas Toy Ingathering With Santa: 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Monday, December 5

Kindergarten Christmas Concert Rehearsal: 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Third-Grade ERB Testing: 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Chapel for Grades K–4
- 8:20 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary
- Please be advised that there are limited parking spots in front of the school.

Tuesday, December 6

Kindergarten Christmas Concert: 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Third-Grade ERB Testing: 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 7

Third-Grade ERB Testing: 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Lower School Late-Start Day: Classes start at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, December 8

Eucharist and Joyful Sounds Chapel for Grades K–4
- 8:20 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary
- Please be advised that there are limited parking spots in front of the school.

Middle School

From the Seventh-Grade Dean
On November 2, our seventh graders and their advisors, Mr. Lakoski, and Coach T departed for Camp Olympia for their three-day Outdoor Learning Experience (OLE). Camp Olympia in Trinity, Texas, was a beautiful setting for students to bond with nature and one another through a variety of fun activities, including archery, canoeing, hiking, and even a very exciting scavenger hunt that saw the students running in teams from one end of the camp to the other while working together to solve clues.

Students also had the opportunity to safely brave the Power Pole and giant swing. This put not only their trust in each other to the test, but also their faith in themselves. Each evening, we were also fortunate enough to be able to watch the Houston Astros’ World Series games!

One of the activities that really benefited our students was called “whale watching.” Students were tasked with working together to execute a plan where they would balance on a large platform that was sitting precariously on top of a log, much like a seesaw. Once the first person stepped onto the platform, students were not allowed to speak, so the strategy had to be worked out before the real challenge even began. The cooperation that our students exhibited in completing the task was wonderful to watch as different opinions were considered and their plans were put into action.

Our seventh-grade advisors and administrators had the opportunity to bond with the students through each activity, during meals and, of course, in the dorms at night. I think we can all agree that trying to quiet more than 70 seventh graders into getting their rest can be somewhat like herding cats, but the giggles and ghost stories contributed to the overall wonderful experience each evening before we all drifted off to sleep.

We are grateful to eighth-grade teacher Haile Berrigan for her outstanding efforts in planning and communicating with Camp Olympia and St. Francis faculty, students, and parents. Her tireless work in organizing this wonderful experience for our students has not gone unnoticed, and we are so thankful!

St. Francis is fortunate that we have been able to continue the OLE tradition following the pandemic, as it is an important rite of passage for our students during which new friendships are cultivated, old friendships are reinforced, and memories to last a lifetime are made. We look forward to next year’s OLE adventure!

Chad Knesek
Seventh-Grade Dean and History Teacher

MS Individual Picture Makeups Are Tomorrow
Individual picture makeups will be held tomorrow—Monday, November 14—from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please email Kelly Murray if your child needs to get his or her picture taken.

Please DO:
- Sign up to volunteer for a shift, using this link.
- Consider dropping off and picking up grandparents or grandfriends, if you think that will be easier for them than valet.
- Make sure your child’s grandparents or grandfriends know the correct session to attend. (Full schedule listed below)
Please DO NOT:
- Plan to attend alongside grandparents and grandfriends. We have specially designed this event for grandparents and grandfriends to have special time with the children.
- Plan to be on campus for those three days unless you are volunteering for the event. With many people coming and going, our Chapel, Fine Arts Center, and parking lots simply cannot accommodate extra guests.
- Enter the carpool line before 2:50 p.m. on those three days. The front entrance will be blocked off until departing traffic can safely disperse through valet.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

FULL SCHEDULE FOR GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDFRIENDS DAYS

Wednesday, November 16
- Middle School (Last Names Beginning With A–K): 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
- Middle School (Last Names Beginning With L–Z): 1:00–2:15 p.m.
Thursday, November 17
- Kindergarten: 8:45–10:30 a.m.
- First Grade: 12:30–2:15 p.m.
Friday, November 18
- Second Grade: 8:45–10:30 a.m.
- Third and Fourth Grades: 12:30–2:15 p.m.

Books will be collected in boxes inside the front doors of Crum Library.
The books will first be used to create a student-designed Christmas tree display, and will then be donated before the winter holidays.
For more information about Books Between Kids, click here.

Thank you in advance for your support of Books Between Kids, as well as of our Middle School Library Leaders Club members and their desire to be people for others!

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, November 14

Dress Uniform
Middle School Chapel: 9:50 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary
Middle School Individual Picture Makeup Day
Fifth-Grade Bible Study: 12:45 p.m. in Mrs. Flores’s room (boys’ Bible study) and Mrs. Gutierrez’s room (girls’ Bible study); both rooms are right off of Crum Library

Tuesday, November 15

Regular Uniform

Wednesday, November 16

Regular Uniform
Middle School Grandparents and Grandfriends Day
- Last Names Beginning With A–K: 11:00 a.m.
- Last Names Beginning With L–Z: 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 17

Middle School Chapel: 9:50 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary

Friday, November 18

St. Francis Spirit Dress: Wear a St. Francis Spirit shirt with full-length jeans or uniform bottoms
Seventh-Grade Bible Study: 12:15 p.m. in Mrs. Flores’s room (boys’ Bible study) and Mrs. Gutierrez’s room (girls’ Bible study); both rooms are right off of Crum Library
Trimester 1 Report Cards Released at 4:00 p.m.

Upper School

From the Division Head
If you are like us, you are in great anticipation for the Thanksgiving holiday, looking forward to time with friends and family. This week, we have been busy with the musical, Immersions and Explorations, as well as our retreat. As I write this letter on a Thursday morning, we are just starting our Thursday- and Friday-morning Immersion experiences. In the meantime, I would love to give you a few pictures and insights into the week.

Monday morning, we traveled to Carolina Creek Camp in Huntsville. The students remained largely in their advisory groups, learning how to communicate with one another and improve team dynamics. At lunch, the freshmen and sophomores were guided by Mr. Baber to write a letter to their senior self. Juniors participated in a spiritual reflection with Mr. Holm. And the seniors were given an introduction to the next steps in their Senior Programming, as well as a view into the remainder of the year.

Here are some pictures from our time at Carolina Creek Camp:

Zain guides his freshman advisees to lift the tennis ball without knocking a pipe over. Each student must concentrate and learn to play his or her role.

Above, Zain guides his freshman advisees to lift the tennis ball without knocking a pipe over.
Each student must concentrate and learn to play his or her role.

Here, Teddy, Hannah, Houston, and John figure out how to build a bridge to different islands in order to move students through the obstacle course.

Here, Teddy, Hannah, Houston, and John figure out how to build a bridge
to different islands in order to move students through the obstacle course.

In the afternoon, students were able to take to the high ropes—climbing a wall and ziplining—in addition to doing some archery.

In the afternoon, students were able to take to the high ropes—
climbing a wall and ziplining—in addition to doing some archery.

On Tuesday, each grade participated in a particular activity. Freshmen went to the Houston Food Bank. Sophomores took a practice ACT to determine whether the SAT or the ACT is a better fit for them in the college process. Juniors went to a Hindu and a Muslim temple. Seniors had an advanced look at the end of the year and took a career inventory test.

While it is still too early for me to fully represent all of our Immersions pictorially, here are a few that started earlier in the week:

Ninth graders at the Houston Food Bank

Above, ninth graders are shown bagging oranges at the Houston Food Bank.

Eleventh graders at the Brand Lane Islamic Center

Eleventh graders visit the Brand Lane Islamic Center.

Ms. Goldstein and Mr. Alleyn took a group of students on Ecotours (Armand Bayou, Galveston, and the Houston Zoo).

Mrs. Allub, Ms. Wimmer, and Mr. Seward took students to a local Fiesta Mart. Students learned to
make a menu, balance a budget, and make purchases for their planned meals.

Mr. Baber took students to the Houston Rockets. Here, Andres
takes questions from the audience about the previous night’s game.

Warmly,

Marc Addington, MA
Head of Upper School

Ending the Trimester: Revised Reporting Schedule
Because the trimester has been extended one week, our reporting process will be delayed. Below is the new schedule:

November 18: End of Trimester 1
November 18–December 2: Parents and students lose gradebook access while trimester grades are finalized.
December 2: Report cards issued (digitally)

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, November 14

“A” Day
Regular Uniform

Tuesday, November 15

“B” Day
Regular Uniform

Wednesday, November 16

“A” Day
Regular Uniform
Upper School Chapel: 10:00–10:30 a.m. in Crum Gym

Thursday, November 17

“B” Day
Regular Uniform

Friday, November 18

Upper School Trimester 1 Officially Ends: Report cards issued on December 2
Upper School Chapel: 10:00–10:30 a.m. in Crum Gym

Monday, November 21–Friday, November 25

Thanksgiving Break: School closed

Church

St. Nicholas Sunday Is December 11
Join us on Sunday, December 11, to see St. Nicholas and hear his story at the 9:00 a.m. service. Email Allison Devlin for more information.

Join Us to Make Advent Wreaths on November 27
Join us after the 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. services on November 27 for the treasured St. Francis tradition of making an Advent wreath for your home! We will gather in the People Place to make beautiful, tabletop wreaths with fresh evergreens, festive decorations, and four candles that symbolize the four weeks of Advent. Suggested donation is $25 per wreath. Email Allison Devlin to confirm your attendance so she can be sure to have enough supplies on hand.

Mark Your Calendar: Children's Christmas Party Is December 3
Bring your kids to enjoy a visit from Santa Claus and his elves, games, face painting, balloon art, crafts, and REAL SNOW! If you did not receive an Evite or if you would like to help, please email Allison Devlin.

Weekly Worship Schedule
The Holy Eucharist is offered at 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. We also offer an evening Eucharist on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing all those who are ready to return. For those who are not comfortable returning to in-person worship, we will continue to livestream our worship service on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Access the livestream via our church website, YouTube channel, or Facebook page. Instructions for livestreaming are included at the bottom of this section.

Pre-K to High School: Sunday Morning Programs

LET IT SHINE! CHILDREN'S BIBLE LESSON
Join Mrs. Devlin each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. for Let It Shine! Children's Bible Breakout. All children from Pre-K to middle school are invited to participate in Let It Shine! during the adult sermon.

LIGHTHOUSE EXPRESSIONS IN ART
Each Sunday after the Family Worship Service, children are invited to join other children in the People Place (across from the Dining Hall) to create an art project based on that day's Let It Shine! lesson.

G.L.O.W. FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS—VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We need our middle school students to serve as volunteers each week at Lighthouse Expressions in Art after the Family Worship Service. Come help younger children make the craft project of the week! Contact Allison Devlin via email or at 713.882.0725 to sign up and receive service hours.

HIGH SCHOOL REVIVAL—MEETINGS WILL RESUME DECEMBER 4
On Sunday, December 4, high school students are once again invited to come to the People Place (across from the Dining Hall) after the Family Worship Service. Join other students each week for fellowship, learning, and a question of the day. REVIVAL is led by Nichole Hilgert. For more information, email her or call 713.468.3996.

Baptisms Will Be Held on January 8
Principal feast days are especially appropriate for the Sacrament of Baptism. The next baptism date is January 8, 2023 (Baptism of our Lord). Family baptisms may also be scheduled on available Saturdays, if necessary. Email Sally Jo Flores or call the church office at 713.782.1720 to schedule a date or get more information.

The Men of St. Francis: Next Meeting Is December 13
The Men of St. Francis continue their study on the Life of Abraham, with discussion led by Fr. Bates. The group meets at 8:00 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be held December 13. The group meets at The Corner Bakery at 9311 Katy Freeway (in the Echo Lane Shopping Center), and breakfast is provided. Please email Sally Jo Flores to be added to the email distribution for future notices.

Find Your Adventure in Girl Scouts
Join the Tall Pines Hill Girl Scout community, where all girls from kindergarten through eighth grade are welcome. Join other girls for service, camping, STEM, badges, leadership, and sisterhood! For more information, email the troop leaders.

Be Still Yoga Meets Every Other Thursday
Join other women for an hour of yoga and meditative prayer every other Thursday. In stillness, God speaks to our hearts and fills us with the refreshing presence of His Spirit.

Bring a yoga mat if you have one!
Refreshments to follow.
The group meets at 11:30 a.m. every other Thursday in CE212.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Allison Devlin via email or at 713.882.0725.

Mom's Bible Study Resumes in January
The SFES Moms' Bible Study group has finished its study for the year. A new class will begin in January 2023. For more information, please contact Allison Devlin via email or at 713.882.0725.

Help Meet MAM's Updated Supply Needs
Memorial Assistance Ministries has an urgent plea from the pantry team. Demand for pantry products has again peaked, and they are running very low on several items. Here is their latest list of needs:

Meals to Go
- Individually wrapped cheese/peanut butter crackers
- Fruit strips
- Trail mix
- Vienna sausage
Hygiene Items
- Size 6 diapers
- Baby wipes
- Tissues
- House cleaner
- Deodorant for men and women
- Lotion
- Shaving cream

Many families continue to need help with the basics. Please keep the pantry in mind if any of your classes, youth groups, or other groups are looking for a project. For additional information, contact the church's director of outreach, Heather Burkhart.

Fair Haven Food Pantry Needs Volunteers/Donations
The Fair Haven Food Pantry has been providing food to help people in the Spring Branch/Memorial area since 1975.

Food Collection Items by Month:
- November: Canned Beans
- December: Canned Meaty Soup or Bean Soup
Now operating under a client-choice model, the pantry needs friendly volunteers to help clients shop for their families, restock shelves, and assist with registration. Feeding the needy is part of serving one another, and as we serve others, we are serving Christ.
Thank you for not donating any glass containers or expired items.
For additional information, email Jessica Antel. To volunteer, click here.

Many families continue to need help with the basics. Please keep the pantry in mind if any of your classes, youth groups, or other groups are looking for a project.

Share Your Prayer Requests Online
Share your prayer requests with us using the “Prayer Requests” link on the St. Francis Episcopal Church home page. Please feel free to submit prayer requests for yourself or for someone you know. All prayer requests are confidential and will not be added to the spoken prayer list, but will be prayed for by our staff and Pastoral Care Council over two months.

Wednesday Night Eucharist, Program, and Dinner
On Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., join Fr. David Price for Eucharist in St. Clare Chapel, followed by a program and dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Hogan Board Room.

The cost of dinner is $10 per person at the door.
Contact Fr. Price for more information.

Bible Studies at St. Francis
St. Francis is hosting the following Bible studies, either in-person, via Zoom, or both. To join a Zoom call, use the event link listed below.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

Wednesdays at 9:00–10:00 a.m.
- Study: Daniel
- Contact: Louise Richman
- Zoom Meeting Link:
  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83321039436
  - Meeting ID: 833 2103 9436
  - Passcode: 649679

MEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

Tuesdays at 7:00–8:00 a.m.
- Contact: Martin O'Malley
- Location: La Madeleine (weekly, except for second Tuesday of the month); The Corner Bakery (second Tuesday of each month)
Second Tuesday of Each Month at 8:00–9:30 a.m. (Next meeting is December 13.)
- Meeting: The Men of St. Francis Breakfast and Bible Study
- Study: The Life of Abraham
- Location: The Corner Bakery (9311 Katy Fwy.)
- Includes Breakfast
Thursdays at 6:30–8:00 a.m.
- Study: Romans
- Contact: The Rev. Stuart Bates
- Zoom Meeting Link:
  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84206856514
  - Meeting ID: 842 0685 6514
  - Passcode: Bi6Ga0

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Sundays at 10:00–11:00 a.m.
- Study: The Gospel of Luke and Paul's Letter to the Romans
- Location: Hogan Board Room
- Contact: George Hippard

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION AND PRAYER

Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
- Meeting: Christian Meditation
- Contact: Fr. David Price
- Location: The Bride's Room
- Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/203726298
  - Meeting ID: 203 726 298
  - Passcode: 05741
Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.
- Meeting: Christian Meditation
- Contact: Fr. David Price
- Location: The Bride's Room
- Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/203726298
  - Meeting ID: 203 726 298
  - Passcode: 057417
Thursdays at 6:15–6:45 a.m.
- Meeting: Prayer Session (We read Scripture and go through a prayer cycle of praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession.)
- Contact: Heather Burkhart
- Zoom Meeting Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79725936159
  - Meeting ID: 797 2593 6159
  - Passcode: 678123
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
- Meeting: Spiritual Enrichment
- Contact: Fr. David Price
- Location: The Bride's Room

How to Watch Sunday Service Via Livestream
If you would like to join St. Francis Episcopal Church’s 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Sunday service via livestream, here’s how to watch:

Open an Internet browser on your computer, laptop, or phone. Type in the St. Francis website—sfch.org.
Click on the “Watch Live Stream Worship Services” button. Either the 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. service will be available. If you prefer to watch from Facebook or YouTube, click on the links to go to those streaming servers.

Prelude music will begin on the livestream 10 minutes before the service to allow time for your connection and your inspiration. If you miss the live video, a recording of the service will also be available on St. Francis's YouTube channel.